Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Cheesed Off

Quick summary: A common informal phrase meaning annoyed, irritated, or fed up.

What does it mean?

If you are cheesed off, you are mildly to moderately annoyed about something. It is less strong than furious, but stronger than slightly bothered.

Is it positive or negative?

It is negative because it describes irritation or frustration.

When do you use it?

Use it when talking about delays, rude behaviour, bad service, or anything else that gets on your nerves.

Examples

Example 1: I was really cheesed off when the train was delayed again.

Example 2: She is cheesed off about having to redo the whole report.

Question for you

What kind of thing usually leaves you cheesed off?

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